Jeremiah Jones is co-owner and founder of SewLab USA/ Hold Fast Bicycle Accessories. Hold Fast is a bicycle accessory brand founded in 2009 specializing in a webbing and velcro based foot retention system as well as hats, bags and other accessories. SewLab USA came along a few years later as we began to grow. SewLab’s role is to be a forerunner in rebuilding the sewn trades in Baltimore through manufacturing and education. Jeremiah also had a key role in creating the Baltimore Sewn Trades Training Program (BSTTP), not only in its inception but also in the role of lead instructor. This program consisted of a 200 hour commitment to learning the fundamentals of the sewn trades including field trips to local manufactures as well as wraparound services. In the past year he has also joined the ranks of the Fiber Department at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) teaching Sew Tech as well as collaboration with other classes where applicable.